Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 1:44PM CDT by NWS Birmingham AL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 6, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
May 6, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 144 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles east of Kinterbish, or 13 miles southeast of York, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Demopolis, Jefferson, Faunsdale, Pin Hook, Coatopa, Dug Hill,
Kinterbish, U.S. 80 and AL 28, Old Spring Hill, Belmont, Demopolis
Lock And Dam, McDowell, Bellamy, Whitfield, and Demopolis Municipal
Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Sumter; Marengo
Forcast Office:
NWS Birmingham AL